Gunatilaka v. Lanka Sama Samaja Pakshaya & Others – sllr 2001 volume 3 page 063

In the case between Gunatilaka (Petitioner) and Lanka Sama Sama Ja Pakshaya & Others (Respondents), the court addressed the issue of whether the expulsion of the Petitioner from the 1st Respondent Party conformed with the party’s prescribed constitutional disciplinary procedures and the rules of natural justice. It was held that the expulsion was procedurally valid, as evidence confirmed the Petitioner was given a proper opportunity to respond to the charges during an inquiry, and the decision was made in accordance with the party’s constitution. This judgment reaffirmed the legal principle that, where an organization’s constitution mandates specific procedures and opportunities to be heard in disciplinary matters, strict adherence to such provisions satisfies the requirements of natural j